Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Wilmington, NC
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$29.45/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Wilmington, NC is $29.45 per hour. This is 97% lower than the North Carolina average of $58.00.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Wilmington, NC compared to State and National Averages
$29.45/hour
Wilmington, NC
35% lower than the US average.
$58.00/hour
North Carolina
32% higher than the US average.
$39.71/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Wilmington Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Wilmington Compare to Other Cities
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
$30/hour
This is 2% higher than the Wilmington average of $29.45.
Henderson, North Carolina
$30/hour
This is 3% higher than the Wilmington average of $29.45.
Columbia, South Carolina
$43/hour
This is 31% higher than the Wilmington average of $29.45.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $33 | $44 |
| Lexington, North Carolina | $33 | $44 |
| Kernersville, North Carolina | $33 | $44 |
Last updated on December 6, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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